wax stain question

ldferg

is there a way to remove this from the rear of a card?

WinPitcher

Are you sure it is gum? or is it wax?


Steve

poppie

It's difficult to get the wax off. Just ask Mr. Myoggi! I have had some luck with a white cloth and a warm Iron to draw most of it off.

ldferg

it is wax...sorry about that. i'll change the title. i'm sure it's next to impossible to get any of the gum residue off of the back, but the wax may be easier.

jad22

I long time ago I was told to use pantyhose. I don't know if it works because I haven't tried it.

5STAT

Pantyhose work on wax stains on the front of cards...not the back....
As the cardboard actually obsorbs the wax and stains it......not matter what you use....in 30+ years of collecting, I have never found anything that takes it off the back without leaving either a trace or tell tale sign that it's been done...

Stingray

Lighter fluid and a rag, just a little dab on a rag and rub on the spot.

Stingray.

WinPitcher

cards that have glossy type backs can also be cleaned up with the hose.


Steve

ldferg

thanks to all. i pulled an 84t marino that has wax stain in the back but otherwise is very nice.

i'll let you know what i try and how it works out.